Toyo Tires sponsors UFC champ Dominick Cruz

Aug. 1, 2012

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the sponsorship of UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz as a Team Toyo Athlete in 2012-2013.

Cruz, who has an impressive 19-1-0 record, will represent Toyo Tires this Sunday at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif. The weekend marks rounds 9 and 10 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.

Cruz will serve as the honorary guest and wave the green flag for the opening ceremonies of the Pro 4 Unlimited race starting at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 5, 2012. He will also sign autographs in the Toyo Tires booth between 7:30-8:30pm that same evening.

“I’m excited to be a member of Team Toyo and to be affiliated with such a quality brand of products,” said Cruz. “Toyo Tires has been a strong supporter of the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts. I look forward to representing the Toyo Tires brand.”

“We are excited to welcome UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz as our newest Team Toyo Athlete,” said Amy Coleman, senior director of marketing, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Cruz represents the ‘driven to perform’ attitude that wins championships. It is the same philosophy our company puts behind every Toyo Tires product.”

Log on to www.lucasoiloffroad.com for both race and programming schedules.

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